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US applications for jobless benefits fall to lowest level in nearly 8 months

By MATT OTT
Sep 21, 2023 3:37 PM - U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in eight months last week as the labor market continues to show strength in the face of elevated interest rates.
Applications for U.S. jobless benefits tick up slightly

By MATT OTT
Sep 14, 2023 8:22 AM - The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week ticked up modestly after falling to the lowest level in seven months the week before, as companies continue to retain employees despite the Federal Reserve's efforts to cool the economy.
US applications for unemployment benefits fall to lowest level in 7 months

By MATT OTT
Sep 7, 2023 12:59 PM - The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week fell to the lowest level in seven months with the labor market seemingly resistant to the higher interest rates put in to place to cool hiring.
Fewer Americans apply for jobless benefits as labor market keeps humming along

By MATT OTT
Aug 24, 2023 11:19 AM - Applications for unemployment benefits fell again last week as America's labor market continues to hum along despite attempts by the Federal Reserve to cool the economy and bring down inflation that's still higher than optimal.
U.S. jobless claims applications fall as labor market continues to show resiliency

By MATT OTT
Aug 17, 2023 3:50 PM - The U.S. labor market continues to flex its muscle as applications for jobless claims fell again last week and remain at healthy levels in the face of high interest rates and inflation.
Number of Americans applying for jobless aid rises, but not enough to cause concern

By MATT OTT
Aug 10, 2023 2:26 PM - The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits jumped last week, but not enough to raise concern about the consistently strong U.S. labor market. U.S. applications for unemployment benefits rose by 21,000 to 248,000 for the week ending August 5, from 227,000 the week before, the Labor Department reported Thursday. That's the most in five weeks.
Fewer Americans got jobs in July than expected. But a steady market suggests US may avoid recession

By PAUL WISEMAN and RODRIQUE NGOWI
Aug 4, 2023 11:32 AM - The job market has cooled over the summer. But it's still strong enough to defy predictions that higher interest rates would tip the United States into recession.
Weekly applications for US jobless aid tick up from 5-month low

Associated Press
Aug 3, 2023 12:47 PM - The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose slightly last week but remained at a historically low level that points to a robust job market.
COVID unemployment surge led to at least $5.2 billion in overpaid benefits in Illinois -- including fraud

By HANNAH MEISEL
Jul 27, 2023 3:48 PM - Illinois overpaid unemployment benefits to the tune of $5.2 billion during the first 18 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, with much of it paid to fraudulent claimants, according to a comprehensive new audit.
Weekly U.S. applications for unemployment aid remain relatively elevated

By MATT OTT
Jun 22, 2023 2:02 PM - The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits remained relatively elevated last week, potentially another signal that Federal Reserve rate hikes are beginning to cool a surprisingly resilient labor market.

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